Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V048000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/01/2000 to 10/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 28000 | 03/19/2001 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/28/2001 | 02/28/2001 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger sedans with factory or dealer-installed deck lid spoilers with led center high mounted stop lamps (chmsl). vehicles produced with spoilers were manufactured from march 1 through october 31, 2000; and vehicles with spoilers installed by dealers were manufactured from january 1 thorough december 30, 2000. with the ignition switch in the start or run positions and the hazard warning lights operating, the chmsl can illuminate (at reduced intensity) even though the service brakes have not been applied. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. also, in some cases the vehicle brake-shift interlock would not function properly, allowing the shift lever to be moved from park without applying the brake. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Under the requirements of the standard, the chmsl shall be activated only upon appplication of the service brakes. also, the vehicle could roll increasing the risk of a crash, if the shift lever can be shifted out of park without depressing the brake pedal. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a jumper/resistor assembly at the spoiler that provides an electrical resistor to ground and corrects the chmsl and brake-shift interlock conditions. owner notification began march 19, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V106000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 05/03/1999 to 03/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 938789 | 04/05/2004 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/02/2004 | 03/09/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles are being recalled to correct a problem with a malfunctioning stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring. this malfunctioning could render the stop lamps inoperable or cause them to stay on all the time. this could cause confusion to a following driver, which could lead to a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In addition, if the switch and/or associated wiring fail in the open position, the brake lights will not actuate and the driver will not be able to shift the vehicle out of | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the stop lamp switch and associated wiring assembly and install a newly designed stop lamp switch and wire assembly. owner notification is expected to begin on april 5, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 04s12.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V078000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 05/03/1999 to 08/14/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 157000 | 03/22/2001 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/12/2001 | 03/21/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. if the grease from the adjustable pedal assembly enters the stop lamp switch, it can contaminate the contacts leading to carbon build up, and potentially, a short circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A short circuit could lead to either the brake lamps staying on, or to a loss of brake lamp function, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch and wipe down the adjustable pedal assembly to remove excess grease. owner notification began march 22, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| RQ03008 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/23/2003 | 03/05/2004 | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | 04V106000 | |
| Ford conducted a recall in march, 2001 to correct a defect affecting the brake light switch in my 2000 through early-2001 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with power adjustable pedals (recall 01v-078).rq03-008 was opened to investigate complaints concerning the remedy and scope of 01v-078.odi's analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in recalled vehicles,failures in my 2001-02 vehicles with adjustable pedals that were not included in recall 01v-078, and failures in my 2000 vehicles with fixed pedals.(note: the manufacturer failure data in this resume includes all crashes and injuries, but the complaint information is limited to my 2001-02 vehicles that were not included in the scope of recall 01v-078.)on march 1, 2004, ford notified nhtsa of a safety defect in my 2000 through early-2003 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals and my 2000 subject vehicles equipped with fixed pedals (recall 04v-106).the notification identified three factors contributing to brake light circuit failures:(1) continuing grease contamination issues that prompted 01v-078; (2) misalignment of the booster rod pin and the brake light switch; and (3) wire assembly fatigue.the first two conditions were limited to vehicles with adjustable pedals and the latter condition affected vehicles with fixed pedals.ford will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the brake light switch and associated wiring replaced with a re-designed brake light switch and wiring assembly. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||
| RQ03008 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/23/2003 | 03/05/2004 | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | 04V106000 | |
| Ford conducted a recall in march, 2001 to correct a defect affecting the brake light switch in my 2000 through early-2001 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with power adjustable pedals (recall 01v-078).rq03-008 was opened to investigate complaints concerning the remedy and scope of 01v-078.odi's analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in recalled vehicles,failures in my 2001-02 vehicles with adjustable pedals that were not included in recall 01v-078, and failures in my 2000 vehicles with fixed pedals.(note: the manufacturer failure data in this resume includes all crashes and injuries, but the complaint information is limited to my 2001-02 vehicles that were not included in the scope of recall 01v-078.)on march 1, 2004, ford notified nhtsa of a safety defect in my 2000 through early-2003 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals and my 2000 subject vehicles equipped with fixed pedals (recall 04v-106).the notification identified three factors contributing to brake light circuit failures:(1) continuing grease contamination issues that prompted 01v-078; (2) misalignment of the booster rod pin and the brake light switch; and (3) wire assembly fatigue.the first two conditions were limited to vehicles with adjustable pedals and the latter condition affected vehicles with fixed pedals.ford will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the brake light switch and associated wiring replaced with a re-designed brake light switch and wiring assembly. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| RQ03008 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/23/2003 | 03/05/2004 | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | 04V106000 | |
| Ford conducted a recall in march, 2001 to correct a defect affecting the brake light switch in my 2000 through early-2001 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with power adjustable pedals (recall 01v-078).rq03-008 was opened to investigate complaints concerning the remedy and scope of 01v-078.odi's analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in recalled vehicles,failures in my 2001-02 vehicles with adjustable pedals that were not included in recall 01v-078, and failures in my 2000 vehicles with fixed pedals.(note: the manufacturer failure data in this resume includes all crashes and injuries, but the complaint information is limited to my 2001-02 vehicles that were not included in the scope of recall 01v-078.)on march 1, 2004, ford notified nhtsa of a safety defect in my 2000 through early-2003 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals and my 2000 subject vehicles equipped with fixed pedals (recall 04v-106).the notification identified three factors contributing to brake light circuit failures:(1) continuing grease contamination issues that prompted 01v-078; (2) misalignment of the booster rod pin and the brake light switch; and (3) wire assembly fatigue.the first two conditions were limited to vehicles with adjustable pedals and the latter condition affected vehicles with fixed pedals.ford will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the brake light switch and associated wiring replaced with a re-designed brake light switch and wiring assembly. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | ||||||
| RQ03008 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/23/2003 | 03/05/2004 | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | 04V106000 | |
| Ford conducted a recall in march, 2001 to correct a defect affecting the brake light switch in my 2000 through early-2001 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with power adjustable pedals (recall 01v-078).rq03-008 was opened to investigate complaints concerning the remedy and scope of 01v-078.odi's analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in recalled vehicles,failures in my 2001-02 vehicles with adjustable pedals that were not included in recall 01v-078, and failures in my 2000 vehicles with fixed pedals.(note: the manufacturer failure data in this resume includes all crashes and injuries, but the complaint information is limited to my 2001-02 vehicles that were not included in the scope of recall 01v-078.)on march 1, 2004, ford notified nhtsa of a safety defect in my 2000 through early-2003 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals and my 2000 subject vehicles equipped with fixed pedals (recall 04v-106).the notification identified three factors contributing to brake light circuit failures:(1) continuing grease contamination issues that prompted 01v-078; (2) misalignment of the booster rod pin and the brake light switch; and (3) wire assembly fatigue.the first two conditions were limited to vehicles with adjustable pedals and the latter condition affected vehicles with fixed pedals.ford will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the brake light switch and associated wiring replaced with a re-designed brake light switch and wiring assembly. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| RQ03008 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/23/2003 | 03/05/2004 | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | 04V106000 | |
| Ford conducted a recall in march, 2001 to correct a defect affecting the brake light switch in my 2000 through early-2001 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with power adjustable pedals (recall 01v-078).rq03-008 was opened to investigate complaints concerning the remedy and scope of 01v-078.odi's analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in recalled vehicles,failures in my 2001-02 vehicles with adjustable pedals that were not included in recall 01v-078, and failures in my 2000 vehicles with fixed pedals.(note: the manufacturer failure data in this resume includes all crashes and injuries, but the complaint information is limited to my 2001-02 vehicles that were not included in the scope of recall 01v-078.)on march 1, 2004, ford notified nhtsa of a safety defect in my 2000 through early-2003 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals and my 2000 subject vehicles equipped with fixed pedals (recall 04v-106).the notification identified three factors contributing to brake light circuit failures:(1) continuing grease contamination issues that prompted 01v-078; (2) misalignment of the booster rod pin and the brake light switch; and (3) wire assembly fatigue.the first two conditions were limited to vehicles with adjustable pedals and the latter condition affected vehicles with fixed pedals.ford will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the brake light switch and associated wiring replaced with a re-designed brake light switch and wiring assembly. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 105000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated after the vehicle was turned on it failed to shift out of the park position. the contact also stated by depressing the brake pedal the failure was temporarily resolved. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed the brake switch should be replaced. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified and confirmed the vin did not qualify for nhtsa campaign 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 106,000. | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 105000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated after the vehicle was turned on it failed to shift out of the park position. the contact also stated by depressing the brake pedal the failure was temporarily resolved. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed the brake switch should be replaced. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified and confirmed the vin did not qualify for nhtsa campaign 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 106,000. rvk | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 105000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated after the engine startup the vehicle failed to shift out of the park position. the contact also stated by depressing the brakes the failure was resolved temporarily. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. the mechanic confirmed the brake switch needs to be replaced. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the vin did not qualify for recall under nhtsa campaign id: 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 106,000. rds | |||
| 08/23/2009 | 125000 | 1 | |
| When hot (ambient temperature), car will not shift into gear from park upon starting engine. brake lights will not operate - same as nhtsa recall 04v106000. i have almost been rear-ended twice during last month. ford advises that my vin not subject to recall, but safety problem exists. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 06/08/2008 | 103000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while the contact was driving, he was informed by another driver that the brake lights on his vehicle were not working. the contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the speed was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 103,000. | |||
| 08/30/2007 | 91097 | 1 | 09/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the vehicle's battery was completely dead. he tested the battery and alternator and they were fine. he jumped the vehicle and noticed that the brake lights were not functioning. he called the dealer and they advised him of a part that he needed to repair the vehicle. when the contact went to pick up the part from the dealer, he noticed that it was a recalled part. at that point, he discovered nhtsa recall number 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the dealer stated that his vehicle was excluded from the recall and he would have to pay for the repair. the vehicle remains at the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 91,097. | |||
| 05/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that when moving the steering column brake lights would not work. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 06/04/2001 | 2 | 03/01/2001 | |
| On march 6, 2001, i purchased a 2001 ford taurus lx, from chino hills ford, chino, california 91710. on april 6, 2001, the vehicle was taken to ford west, artesia blvd., bellflower because the car would not go into park when the brakes were applied. the strange part is when i phoned the dealership and explained the problem, they gave me instructions on how to shift the gear as if it was part of my owner's manual. i got the impression that this was a very common problem for the taurus vehicle. when the service deparment at ford west pulled the information up on the car from the computer, it was revealed that the car's rear bumper had been replaced when it had 5 miles on it. (this was never disclosed to me). i picked up the car drove home and the brake switch went out again. this time i called chino hills ford to have them replace the brake switch. i drove the car to chino hills on april 12, 2001, i was told by one of the service personnel that there were loose wires and i had no brake lights. all of this was assessed by him without taking the vehicle into the service area. chino hills supplied me with a rental and said it would probably take a day to repair. i was under the impression that the dealership would check the car thoroughly since this problem has occured more than once in such a short time of purchasing the vehicle. when driving the car i could feel that the brakes were still not working properly, so i called the dealership only to feel as though they were not taking my concerns seriously. to make a long story short the brakes failed twice on the car. two engineering companies investigated and found oil in the brake line. now ford does not want to compensate me with a new car and out of pocket expenses for a rental. a more detailed letter has been sent to ford motor company, product claim department. i desperately need your help. ford says the car is ready, but i fear for my fami ly's safety!!!! | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 99000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. while driving approximately 65 mph on normal road conditions, the cruise control failed to activate. the brake lights also remained on when the vehicle was in operation and stationary. the failures occurred intermittently. nhtsa campaign id number 04v106000, exterior lighting:brake lights, switch is related to the failure; however, the vin was excluded from the recall. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 99,900. | |||
| 08/23/2009 | 125000 | 1 | |
| When hot (ambient temperature), car will not shift into gear from park upon starting engine. brake lights will not operate - same as nhtsa recall 04v106000. i have almost been rear-ended twice during last month. ford advises that my vin not subject to recall, but safety problem exists. *tr | |||
| 11/05/2007 | 150000 | 1 | 05/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated even after the vehicle had been turned off. the dealer stated that the booster and deactivation switch failed. the dealer and manufacturer stated that her vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 04v106000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch). the current and failure mileages were 150,000. | |||
| 03/11/2007 | 66000 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the brake light stayed lit when the engine was off. the ford dealer replaced the stop lamp switch harness. the contact stated that recall#04v106000 was issued for the same failure. however, the manufacturer stated that it did not include this vehicle due to the vin. the contact has the repair invoice. the current and failure mileage were 66,000. *ak update 4/23/07*tr the tensioner and belt was replaced | |||
| 08/14/2006 | 106000 | 1 | 10/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle did not shift out of park and the brake lights were inoperable. the vehicle was not inspected by a repair shop. there was a nhtsa recall, # 04v106000, regarding the brake light switch. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 08/05/2003 | 2 | ||
| Consumer is requesting reimbursment for brake light repairs performed and paid for out of pocket.*mr recall#04v106000 *jb | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| The dealership didn't perform recall repair on vehicle. *la safety recall# 04v106000. *sc *jb | |||
| 06/02/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was charged $189.00 by the dealership to have the stop lamp switch installed. this occurred when the vehicle was taken to the dealership to have the brake light recall 04v106000 repairs performed.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Nhtsa recall 01-v-078-000: vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. if the grease from the adjustable pedal assembly enters the stop lamp switch, it can contaminate the contacts leading to carbon build up, and potentially, a short circuit. consumer had the same problem, and dealer admitted switch was the problem. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 02/16/2004 | 31800 | 1 | |
| While driving, the front headlight lens have fogged up. this would cause it to be hard for the consumer to see during night hours. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer called complaining about headlight problems. has called the manufacturer, and they have not tried to answer any questions. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 12/21/2007 | 1 | 11/02/2007 | |
| When rotating the headlamp control switch clockwise the instrument cluster (dash) lights do not come on. however, the exterior lights do come on. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 1 | 11/30/2005 | |
| Purchased a used 2001 ford taurus. after purchasing, noticed that headlight switch was broken off and was just resting in original place. continued to operate headlight switch until plastic piece that fit into part broke off. can still turn headlights on & off, but only with a lot of effort. planning to call dealer to see if it can be replaced at no cost; otherwise will do the repair myself. *jb | |||
| 10 | |||
| Consumer called complaining about having problems with the direction lights. every time direction lights keep on burning . dealer and manufacturer were contacted, and dealer will only fix it, and a couple of days later they go out again.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 07/22/2009 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. the contact stated that the tail lights remain illuminated at all times, even when the ignition is on or off. the dealer stated that there were no recalls for this vehicle. the contact scheduled an appointment to take the vehicle in for a diagnostic and repair. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v078000 (exterior lighting:tail lights:switch), although the failures were identical. the failure and current mileages were unknown. | |||
| 10/26/2004 | 48400 | 1 | 03/16/2003 |
| Tail light on driver's side kept blowing out due to water getting into the lens. dealer was contacted. *ak | |||
| 06/04/2001 | 2 | 03/01/2001 | |
| On march 6, 2001, i purchased a 2001 ford taurus lx, from chino hills ford, chino, california 91710. on april 6, 2001, the vehicle was taken to ford west, artesia blvd., bellflower because the car would not go into park when the brakes were applied. the strange part is when i phoned the dealership and explained the problem, they gave me instructions on how to shift the gear as if it was part of my owner's manual. i got the impression that this was a very common problem for the taurus vehicle. when the service deparment at ford west pulled the information up on the car from the computer, it was revealed that the car's rear bumper had been replaced when it had 5 miles on it. (this was never disclosed to me). i picked up the car drove home and the brake switch went out again. this time i called chino hills ford to have them replace the brake switch. i drove the car to chino hills on april 12, 2001, i was told by one of the service personnel that there were loose wires and i had no brake lights. all of this was assessed by him without taking the vehicle into the service area. chino hills supplied me with a rental and said it would probably take a day to repair. i was under the impression that the dealership would check the car thoroughly since this problem has occured more than once in such a short time of purchasing the vehicle. when driving the car i could feel that the brakes were still not working properly, so i called the dealership only to feel as though they were not taking my concerns seriously. to make a long story short the brakes failed twice on the car. two engineering companies investigated and found oil in the brake line. now ford does not want to compensate me with a new car and out of pocket expenses for a rental. a more detailed letter has been sent to ford motor company, product claim department. i desperately need your help. ford says the car is ready, but i fear for my fami ly's safety!!!! | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 04/12/2001 | 2 | 04/06/2001 | |
| When using turn signal to go left or right signal will go out before turn is made. took to dealer and had it repaired, but problem still exists. *ak the turn signal was repaired twice, but the problem still exists. the exhaust makes humming sound when at idle. wiper blade failed and was replaced. the vehicle gets low mileage when a/c on, the engine was leaking oil. *yh | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 10 | 08/01/2001 | |
| The turn signal switch won't stay in place under some conditions. most commonly it won't stay if the steering wheel is at the opposite direction, eg. trying to put it at 'left' while the steering is still toward 'right'. it happens to me often because i need to make a sharp left turn right after i leave my garage, while the latter is a sharp right turn. sometimes this problem also occur even the steering is straight ahead. it occurs when the car is brand new so i doubt it's a design flaw.*ak | |||